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Location
Accessibility
Sensory Hour program available (quiet morning visit with sensory-friendly stations); advance registration required
Best time
Visit around lunchtime to see animals that typically hide during peak hours, as this is when the zoo feeds animals and they're most active and visible
Best time
Weekday visits are less crowded than weekends, making it easier to enjoy animal encounters and interact with staff for a more personalized experience
About Brandywine Zoo
Small zoo with mammals & birds. Zoo in Brandywine Park with lemurs, capybaras & bobcats, plus condors & eagles.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware in Brandywine Park
- Notable Feature
- AZA-accredited with animal encounters and nature education programs
- Hours
- 10am-4pm daily (last admission 3:30pm)
What visitors say
Had a great time visiting the Brandywine Zoo, I'd say a visit would take an hour or two. It is much smaller than most Zoos I've visited but it has no lack of charm. The animals were very lively and the staff was incredibly welcoming. My…
It's an excellent zoo for smaller children. Very easy walking, basically one path in and same path out. Not lots of animals but those they have are interesting. Free parking at the park, and nice place for lunch or picnic after.…
I always love going to this zoo and taking my daughter to see the animals. It's never crazy busy during the week and if you go around lunch time It's when they feed some of the animals and that's when you will be able to see the ones…
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Did You Know?
- Brandywine Zoo features interactive Animal Encounters programs led by zookeepers that include feeding sessions and training activities, allowing visitors direct engagement with animals beyond typical viewing
- The zoo offers a Sensory Hour program with sensory-friendly stations and quiet morning visits, requiring advance registration to accommodate visitors with sensory sensitivities
- Brandywine Zoo is undergoing significant multi-species habitat construction and renovation as part of a Master Plan, with weekly 'Behind the Build' updates providing transparency on construction progress
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